G2: Scarborough to Bribie Island and Return (Fraser Shakedown)

A more challenging paddle from Scarborough to Red Beach on Bribie Island and return, with a chance to practice paddle skills on the trip.

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Event ID: 170902S

Last Modified: 2017-08-28 21:09:01

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This is a Grade 2 Trip for Fraser Expedition and Experienced Paddlers only. We will depart from Scarborough Beach and head north towards Bongaree, or if conditions permit, Red Beach (on the Southern tip of Bribie Island) for some Surf Skills practice. We will look to do some rescue skills and other training, on route, which will include towing participants.

Partially completing the route to Bribie Island before returning to the put in point. If circumstances change sufficiently it is possible to paddle to Bribie and return to Redcliffe by car/public transport.

Alternate Take Out Points

Red Beach (Depends on Surf Conditions)
Bongaree
Western sections of Deception Bay although but these are a considerable distance (7 to 8 km) away.

Facilities

Toilets near Pirate Park, Scarborough or at Bongaree

Maps

Planned Route

Put in Point(s)

Pirate Park off the north end of Landsborough Ave Redcliffe (between Bunton St and Rock St)

✓ Conditions can be calm, but can change dramatically with winds and tides contributing significantly to this.
✓ Paddlers must advise leaders if they have health issues or injuries that may affect participation. Ensure medication is carried and is accessible. If unsure, they should check with their doctor beforehand.
✓ Participants must be familiar with, and have demonstrated, a wet exit and T-rescue (in a sea kayak) while a member of the club.
✓ Participants must self-assess their, and their equipment's ability to cope with this grade of club event. The club grading scale is located on the club website. This should be consulted prior to registration, and any concerns or anything needing clarification should be raised with the trip leader beforehand.
✓ Participants need the skills for the grade for the trip, unless modified below (Additional Comments).
✓ Participants should have an appropriate level of fitness. This is a trip that requires a moderate fitness level and a minimum sustained cruising speed as required by the {paddle grade

Please make sure you bring water (2-3 ltrs), lunch, snacks, sun protection and footwear. You will be getting wet so be prepared with swimming gear, towel and also change of dry clothes. Water and snacks need to be accessible whilst you paddle (just in case we have lunch stop on the water.

$10 wear and tear contribution for club gear. Petrol for your driver. A few extra dollars for a coffee afterwards (if time).

Additional Comments/Instructions

It is expected that all members who have registered for the Fraser Expedition, participate on this paddle. You will be assessed on your skills and readiness for the expedition. We will also cover, some expedition planning tips. Other Grade 2 paddlers are welcome to attend, space permitting. Preference will be given to those club members who have registered for the Fraser trip.

Minimum and maximum numbers exist for club trips. Don't miss out, please book your place early.

Details are subject to change. Please check this web site regularly.

All trips may be changed due to circumstances or conditions, and trip leaders have the final decision on whether it goes ahead or not, and who goes (they will contact you if this happens).

Where there is an option to paddle double kayaks, then the first in get singles, and the last ones paddle doubles, unless people specifically want to take double kayaks or the trip leader decides differently.